Cat Age Calculator

Our cat age calculator enables you to convert cat age to equivalent human years. Also, you can use it to convert human years to cat years.

Aging in cats occurs at a different rate than in human beings. This calculator lets you understand the life stages of cats when compared to humans.

How Old Is My Cat In Human Years?

If you want to calculate how old is your cat in human years, then add 15 years in the first year, 10 years for the second year, and after that 4 years for each cat year.

Meanwhile, If a cat is two years old, then the cat is considered 24 years old in the human years.

How Do I Tell A Cat's Age?

If you want to know the age of a cat, then it’s good to consult with a veterinarian. After examining the teeth, eyes, fur, and overall maturity of the cat, and by analyzing the following biological parameters he/she can tell the approximate age of your cat: 

• Teeth: The first indicator is your cat’s teeth. When the kittens get their first set of teeth, they are four months old. If you see that the teeth look white, then you can consider it as one year old. But if the teeth are yellowish, then it means the cat is one year or two years old. The presence of tartar or missing teeth means having an even older cat
• Cat Eyes: Young cats usually have bright and sparkling eyes. If the eyes have some cloudiness, tearing, or discharge, then it means that the cat is 10 years or more than 10 years old. If the iris of the cat’s eye is a little bit jagged, then it indicates an older cat
• Cat’s Coat: Over time, the fur of the cat becomes thicker. Meanwhile, the older the cat the thicker the fur will be
• Cat’s Muscle Tone: The muscle cats are younger but the cats that are bonier and have extra skin are older. When they get age their shoulder bones may get more protruding

Why Is It Important To Know A Cat’s Age In Human Years?

Knowing the age of cats helps the owner to understand the life stage and overall health of the cat. If you own a cat, then it's necessary to know the life stage of that cat. Because it lets you prepare yourself for any kind of age-related health problems that can happen to the cat. This information helps to treat the cat with more care and attention.

When the goal is to convert cat years to human years to address any age-related health concerns of cats proactively, then it's good to get the assistance of the cat age calculator. This tool allows you to swiftly and precisely convert between cat age and human age.

Cat Age Chart:

The following chart helps you know cat age milestones in human terms, which lets you better understand a cat's life stage, health care needs, potential health issues, and related biological concerns.

FAQ’s:

What Is The Average Age A Cat Lives?

The estimated mean lifespan ranges between 13 and 20 years. In one study, it was found that a median lifespan value is 14 years and an interquartile range of 9 to 17 years. Maximum lifespan ranges from 22 to 30 years, but there are some claims of cats living longer than 30 years.

The indoor and outdoor environment also matter. Indoor cats usually live longer than outdoor cats because they are given a good diet and care. The life expectancy also varies in different breeds.

At What Age Can A Cat Get Pregnant?

When a cat becomes four months older, it reaches sexual maturity. Meanwhile, a four-month-old cat can get pregnant. The process of having kittens is known as queening. In spring, reproduction becomes fast, and a queen can go to heat every 2 to 3 weeks. The pregnancy of a cat lasts 63 to 65 days. 

How Old Is A 27 Year Old Cat In Human Years?

At 27 years, a cat is 124 years old in human years. 

Calculation:

First year of a cat's life = 15 human years

Second year: 9 human years

For the remaining 25 cat years to human years = 25 * 4 = 100 human years

Adding these together:

15 (first year) + 9 (second year) + 100 (remaining years) = 124 human years

Related: If you have a dog, explore our dog age calculator that is developed to calculate your dog's age in human years.